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Spend an evening studying free verse poetry and learning what makes a good free verse poem, then practice writing your own through writing prompts.
Spend an evening learning how to write good memoir and how it differs from writing fiction and practice through creative writing exercises.
In this creative writing workshop by L. Sharp, students will use vintage books to create their own original poems and stories. By erasing existing words on the page, new meaning will emerge. The process, both inspirational and meditative, awakens creativity in active and occasional writers. Students will also use vintage photographs and collage to rewrite their one-of-a-kind books. Q&A Q: Are materials provided? A: Yes, materials...
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Los Angeles Writers Group @ 1728 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Spend one or several evening learning and practicing different elements of the creative writing craft. Pick and choose which evenings you'd like to attend this summer to work on fiction, poetry, or memoir. Each night we meet, we'll focus on a different creative writing topic as listed below. During the evening, we will discuss that particular element and we will give you creative writing exercises to complete in class to practice the element we...
Spend the evening learning how to generate more conflict in your fiction by understanding the underpinnings of conflict and work on in-class writing exercises to help hone this important writing skill. This is one night of a series of workshops. You can purchase this one workshop or you can buy a series of 4 workshops.
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
Study the Genre, Generate New Ideas Learn techniques like mining your own life experience, using your powers of observation and your rich memory storehouse to examine your own culture to generate short story ideas. Whether you want to write a single short story, or a series of interconnected stories, a short-story collection, or even a novella, this workshop will help you generate new ideas while you examine the classic short story. Every meeting,...
Mt. Washington Writers' Workshop
The Mt. Washington Writers’ Workshop offers serious, craft-focused workshops for writers of fiction and creative nonfiction, in an atmosphere of generosity and respect. Our Advanced Class focuses on workshopping and feedback that encourages the writer's unique voice and material, paired with an in-depth study of technique. Activities include workshopping, exercises, analysis of published works, discussion, and completing works for submission....
Mt. Washington Writers' Workshop
Appropriate for writers from beginning to advanced, the Saturday Morning Drop-Ins are a time to discover new material from writing prompts, flex craft muscles, and listen to your unique voice, in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Occasional visits from guest writers. No critique. Location: The workshops are held at a private residence in Mt. Washington, the country-like neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, about 15 minutes south of Pasadena, east...
Learn the visual arts and techniques of making a comic book. Ever wanted to create your own comic book? From the story, to the characters, to the actual art on the page; learn it all! With an instructor with over a decade of industry experience as an artist and publisher with half a dozen books already in print. Jerrell is classically trained in the visual arts field as an illustrator and has over 15 years of experience in the professional field...
Do you have a picture book that you’re dying to get published? Have no fear, successful picture book author and former William Morris literary agent Sarah Maizes will help you bring your masterpiece from the desk drawer to the printing press! In this two day intensive, you'll learn everything you need to know to present your work in the best possible light and to woo the right agent or publisher. You'll workshop your picture book and query into...
L.A. Writers' Lab @ 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA
The 90-Day Novel In-Person workshop is limited to 12 students per semester. It is an intensive workshop designed to guide the writer from initial idea to the completion of a first draft. This program is available for both fiction writers and memoirists, and is offered to writers at all levels. Month One: Imagining The World Of The Story (Creating An Outline) The first four weeks are dedicated to stream-of-consciousness writing exercises as you...
Profiles tap into the voyeurism we all love in a story. Getting to know someone who has sparked outside interest allows you to ask the questions that you were dying to know in the first place! In this class, successful journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner, will share her tried-and-true secrets for pitching editors, securing interviews, coming up with questions, and getting subjects to open up. She'll show you how to shape your story by focusing on...
Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5 week Online intro novel writing class, successful novelist Jennifer Brody will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for targeted feedback every session! With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises...
Santa Monica College @ SMC Bundy Campus, Santa Monica, CA
Discover how to write your own story in short prose form. Study the techniques of seasoned authors and apply what you learn to carve out the sweep of your story: the beginning, middle, and end. Using in-class exercises, we’ll focus on character development, setting, plot, structure, and your own unique point of view and voice. Advice will also be offered on how to bring your story to the marketplace. Note: Student is required to purchase before...
Learn to curb perfectionism and self-pressure so you can write more and have more fun. Most writers are not lazy but sometimes they have a hard time sitting down to write and they call themselves lazy. My clients, between sessions, sometimes have weeks when they don’t write even though they push themselves and work very hard. But writing is creative; it’s not the same as producing for your employer. Have you ever considered that pushing yourself...
Spanish Tutoring: Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Conversation (Grades 8-12) In this session students can get help cleaning up any grammatical confusion and move towards fluency. We will also analyze some samples of Spanish literature. No more than 3 students per class. No text book required, however, if you have a book you are currently working with during the school year, bring it to class. ...
Every story needs a great mystery to hook readers in. But to do it right, you’ll need some serious chops. In this five-week class, Author Eric Beetner will show you how to build scintillating suspense and use the techniques of mystery to enhance your novel. Through fun in-class exercises you’ll learn what makes a good mystery. In informative lectures, Eric will help you find the genre that fits your story best,such as hard-boiled, cozy, and...
You’ve learned the Short Story Basics, but how do you do you take your skills to the next level? In this four-week class, award-winning short fiction author Ben Loory will show you how. Through fun in-class exercises, you’ll learn to how to evaluate your ideas, write glorious prose, and troubleshoot problematic arcs. He will teach you how to transform your rough drafts into literary gold. You?ll also explore the midpoint transition from character...
Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Amber Benson will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1200 words of your novel for targeted feedback every other session! With...
Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA
Is it your dream to write the great American novel? Finishing a book is a tough thing to do even for the seasoned professional. In this class, successful novelist Lauren Strasnick will help you nudge your book to the finish line! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you will have completed...
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